2016 Lexus GS450h towing capacity

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Cargo and luggage
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) — (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit —
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or
XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the ava ilable amount of cargo and luggage load
capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150
lb passengers in your vehicle, the am ount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs. (1400  750 (5 150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred
to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the avail-
able cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. (P. 1 7 7 )
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle is not
designed for trailer towing.
Take notice of the following information about storage precautions, cargo
capacity and load:
Capacity and distribution

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Driving
Vehicle load limits
◆Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): P. 4 6 6
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo and lug-
gage.
◆Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose estimated
average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
◆To w i n g c a p a c i t y
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
◆Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrea se depending on the weight and the
number of occupants.
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information label. (P. 3 7 0 )
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, towing capac-
ity and cargo capacity.
WA R N I N G
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering and braking ability,
resulting in an accident.

539Alphabetical index
GS450h_OM_OM30E99U_(U)
Replacing ............................................... 437
Rotating tires ........................................362
Size ............................................................ 473
Snow tires .............................................. 277
Spare tire ................................................ 437
Tire inflation pressure display function ................................................362
Tire pressure warning system .....362
Warning light .......................................402
Warning message ............................ 406
Tools........................................................... 438
Top tether strap........................................ 62
Total load capacity ................................. 177
Towing Dinghy towing .......................................179
Emergency towing ............................394
Towing eyelet...................................... 396
Trailer towing ........................................ 178
TRAC (Traction Control) Function ..................................................266
TRAC OFF switch ........................... 268
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ...... 70
Traction motor (electric motor) ........ 66
Transmission .............................................187 Driving mode select switch ..........256
Hybrid transmission........................... 187
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................. 448
Paddle shift switches ......................... 189
S mode ..................................................... 190
Trip information........................................ 86
Trip meters ................................................. 86 Trunk ........................................................... 126
Internal trunk release lever ............. 129
Jam protection function....................128
Luggage security system.................128
Open trunk warning message....406
Power trunk opener and closer ............................................ 126
Smart access system with push-button start.................... 126
Trunk closer switch............................. 127
Trunk easy closer ................................128
Trunk features....................................... 310
Trunk grip ................................................ 127
Trunk light................................................128
Trunk opener main switch ..............128
Trunk opener switch .......................... 126
Wireless remote control.................. 127
Trunk light.................................................. 128 Trunk light................................................128
Wattage ..................................................477
Turn signal lights ..................................... 192 Replacing light bulbs .......... 387, 388
Turn signal lever ................................... 192
Wattage ..................................................477
USB port
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.